Kowa American Corporation

Silica beads

Goddball series spherical porous silica

Perfect spherical shape, improves feel properties of cosmetics; porous structure, absorbs sweat and sebum, long-lasting effect for make-up products. Matte appearance, soft-focus effect. Porous and hollow types available.

Particle size ranges from 2 μm to 40 μm.

Properties

Goddball B-6C (2-5 μm)/B-25C (8-13 μm) – spherical porous and hollow type:
Improves feel properties of cosmetics. Because of its hollow structure, it is most suitable for use as capsule matrix such as liquid beauty ingredients and fragrance. Absorbs sweat and sebum, has long-lasting effect in make-up products.

Goddball D-25C (7-12 μm) – spherical porous silica:
Provides excellent soft texture, while ordinary inorganic fine powder has hard texture.
Adsorbs Na+ ions and prevents from NaCl formation on the skin therefore eliminating stickiness and leading to a comfortable dry skin feel.

Goddball E-90C (20-40 μm) – spherical porous silica:
Designed not to fill, but to stay on the surface of the uneven skin thus providing coverage and light scattering and enhances wrinkle concealing properties of a makeup product.

Goddball G-6C (3-5 μm) – spherical porous silica:
Low oil absorption, suitable for use in liquid products. High haze value, moist feel.

Features & Benefits

Product name Average particle diameter (μm) / oil absorption (ml/100g)
E-2C 1.4-3.0/150
E-6C 2.0-4.0/120
D-11C 3.0-4.5/100
E-16C 5.4-7.1/110
D-25C 8.0-12.0/90
E-90C 20-40/120
B-6C (hollow type) 2.0-5.0/140
B-25C (hollow type) 8.0-13.0/140
G-6C (low oil absorption type) 3.2-5.0/30

Identifiers

INCI Name: Silica

Function

  • Enhanced feel properties
  • Matte appearance
  • Soft focus effect
  • Sweat and sebum absorption